Cosmic-Level Demon God

"Why is Ms. Kang telling me all this?"

He was a bit puzzled.

Kang Yun'Er looked serious:

"It cannot be denied that Dongxia is a massive regime, a war machine that makes the galaxy tremble, a young giant reborn from the flesh and blood of the past.

But it does not mean that all citizens only recognize their Dongxia citizenship; people often form camps based on regional identity, even distinguishing different classes.

If the grand plan to revive the borderland gets underway, Heng Province will bear the brunt. The entire Four Alliances Region has been dormant for thousands of years; legends born here and rising to the top are indeed very rare compared to the ancient and tumultuous ages."

Qin Shi remained silent.

In the days of the Dongxia Empire, Heng Province was known for its fierce and bold populace, especially during the period of warlord conflicts, when several historically renowned powerhouses emerged!

But it is an undeniable fact that it fell into decline after being recaptured during the Great Expedition.

"I tell you this to explain why I am willing to wait a month and why I am eager for this exclusive interview.

You can become the supernova of Heng Province, and even the scorching sun of martial arts in the Four Alliances Region! Use your experiences and your future to speak for the border defense line that seems to have been forgotten by the people of New Dongxia!

Let their voices reach Hai Province, reach the Imperial Capital, resound throughout the galaxy... This is my hope. My draft of the interview with you is at most a spark, but how brightly it will burn depends on the support it gets."

Qin Shi fell into even deeper silence.

He sensed a hint of fervor in Kang Yun'Er's words.

"Ms. Kang, I... don't seem like a potential idol who can stir up a star-chasing craze in the Four Alliances Region."

Qin Shi hesitated.

"You can be."

Kang Yun'Er raised the corners of her mouth.

"And I have a feeling you are very suitable for this task.

Don't worry, I, Kang Yun'Er, will strictly adhere to journalistic ethics and seek the truth.

I will conduct a full-scale follow-up report on you in the coming days, digging deep into your story, exploring every facet of you…"

Qin Shi's face twitched. The editor-in-chief, who seemed confident and energetic, sounded like a female pervert saying this.

"If Tai'an Metropolitan Area thinks it fits, I have no objection."

Qin Shi shrugged. His past life was as plain as water, unremarkable.

No matter how much Kang Yun'Er digs, she would find nothing scandalous.

While they were talking, they had already entered Baogong Street.

Even after several incidents, the neighbors' lives remained unchanged.

It's just that the old men who used to cool down in white vests and slippers now wore long sleeves and pants, and the old radios were replaced, no longer crackling with static.

The alleys on both sides, once full of peeling paint, had been refurbished, and the old houses also renovated, making the overall appearance much better than before.

Most importantly, the shantytown area, which was once a mess, had been demolished and rebuilt into bright and spacious new houses.

"The Old Factory Street reconstruction project is progressing well."

Qin Shi nodded.

As they arrived at Baogong Street, someone finally recognized him.

"Xiao Shi? Is that you?!"

"It looks like him! He seems taller!"

"Quick, call out Qin Xiao, see if it's her brother!"

"I remember Xiao Shi was so promising; he came back last time in a high official's car…"

"That's right, he moved with his sisters to the Urban Circle, Xiao Shi is really capable!"

The neighbors were very enthusiastic. The Old Factory Street and Tai'an Metropolitan Area seemed like two different worlds.

In the Metropolitan Area, people talked about inheritors of the Nanhuang Daoist School, top hundred competitors, and admissions to the Four National Universities.

But here, Qin Shi was Qin Xiao's younger brother, a diligent student and the most successful worker's child.

These identities seemed more important and prominent.

"Qin Xiao, come out quickly, your younger brother Xiao Shi is back! And he brought a big girl!"

Upon hearing the enthusiastic shout of the neighbor, Qin Xiao rushed out of the alley, still with wet hands, and immediately saw Qin Shi among the crowd.

"I heard from Zhou Ning that you are very busy with your studies and participating in competitions, so I didn't let Qin Lan call you."

Qin Xiao glanced at the confident and glamorous editor-in-chief beside Qin Shi, then wiped the water off her hands with her clothing.

"Sister, we spend this day together every year."

Qin Shi smiled and walked closer to introduce, "This is a reporter from the TV station, you can call her Miss Kang. Let's go inside and talk."

Qin Xiao nodded, wondering about the relationship between her brother and the strong-willed Kang Yun'Er.

Although dating before the college entrance exam was a taboo for parents,

Zhou Ning said that Xiao Shi's grades were first in the new high school and would definitely get him into Qiguang Heng University.

It shouldn't affect his studies.

On the contrary, she worried that their family conditions might make the girl look down on Xiao Shi.

With a messy mind, Qin Xiao said:

"The job you found for me is much easier than before. But sitting in the office for long hours, overseeing the stock, and getting such a high salary feels undeserved."

Qin Shi smiled and said:

"In logistics, overseeing the warehouse and accounting are very important and must be done by trustworthy people. Sister, didn't I also enroll you in night school? Once you learn to operate the programs, you can become a supervisor in the workshop. The Old Factory Street will rebuild the factory and will need to recruit many mid-level managers."

Qin Xiao's eyes sparkled. As a worker's child, she valued labor and yearned for a stable job.

Hearing her brother's words, Qin Xiao's heart filled with hope. She grabbed Qin Shi's hand and whispered as they crossed the threshold of the new house:

"I still don't understand many things, let Qin Lan teach me slowly. Workshop supervisors have stable salaries, I'll save some money for you..."

She glanced at Kang Yun'Er and said,

"It costs a lot to attend university, I need to save some for you."

Qin Shi shook his head and said:

"Your brother has scholarships and doesn't need money."

He never told his family that just the Education Commission's funding and the Martial Arts Association's sponsorship he received amounted to nearly twenty billion. Especially since winning the top hundred competition, if he was willing to collaborate with big companies, the signing fees would be astronomical.

It wasn't intentional secrecy, but for his sister who had lived in Old Factory Street and dropped out early to work, these things were too unreal. Even if explained, his sister would still feel insecure, unable to imagine what twenty billion Dongxia Coins looked like.

"That won't do. What if... you have a girlfriend."

Qin Xiao muttered softly.

"Big sister, you misunderstood. Miss Kang is interviewing me. I won first place in that competition, and the Urban Circle plans to promote it, so she was sent here."

Qin Shi smiled and said.

"I think Teacher Lin who came before was more suitable. She was very nice and spoke gently, but her family condition was too good. Aunt Zhou said her car costs millions…"

Qin Xiao murmured, escorting Kang Yun'Er inside while tailing her brother like a concerned mom.

"Brother! You're back!"

Qin Lan came out of the inner room, excited to see Qin Shi.

Knowing more details, she was clearly informed.

"You were gone for a month after the competition, Zhou Ning said you were outstanding, and the teachers in Central City kept you for further study? And you're aiming for the Four National Universities!"

Qin Lan's voice was cheerful as she circled Qin Shi, then looked at Kang Yun'Er and said excitedly:

"Perspective Weekly! Are you Kang Yun'Er? I watch your show often…"

Kang Yun'Er tilted her head and smiled:

"Thanks for your support, didn't expect to meet a fan here."

Qin Lan, acting like a small fan meeting her idol, eagerly said:

"Many of my classmates subscribe to your exclusive column, and the teacher often shares your reports with the whole class!"

Kang Yun'Er looked at Qin Shi, who seemed to be getting a headache from the noise, and softly said:

"Soon, you will see an article about your brother on the front page of the weekly."

Before the youngest Qin Lan could make a sharp squeal, Qin Shi quickly turned to his eldest sister, Qin Xiao, and said:

"I need to visit Old Liang; there's something I need to give him personally! You all go ahead and eat; don't wait for me!"

With that, he quickly disappeared outside.

Three women can put up quite a show, and he didn't want his ears to suffer.

"Qin Lan, can you tell me about your brother?"

Seeing Qin Shi leave, Kang Yun'Er's eyes suddenly turned sharp as she habitually took out a pen and notepad.

She deeply believed that the most extraordinary legends often sprang from the most unremarkable backgrounds.

He Lanchan clearly died young but was never overshadowed by Qi Wuxiang's perpetual presence. Why?

Because the latter's success seemed inevitable;

While the former's rise was filled with ups and downs, brimming with enduring resonance and exploration space, lingering in people's hearts for a long time.